Connecting w/ Tyler Wilson, Stash Records-- Ep. 11 Connections in Cowlitz

What is cooler than owning a local Record Store? Turns out- NOTHING!

Tyler Wilson opened his small business, Stash Records, four years ago in August and his passion for music and the vinyl industry shines through the entire episode.

We talk small business but also get into the weeds on the record industry in general, how its resurgence has come about, the best record players and the difference between thrifting and collecting.

PLUS we discuss Stash Record's upcoming 4th Anniversary Party in Downtown Longview and the iconic records Tyler is bringing out of the vault to celebrate! Happening August 10th, 2024- if you are a collector you NEED to watch this episode.

0:00- Intro

4:55- Origin Story

10:04- Record Scene in Downtown Longview

13:22- Stash will buyer your records

15:00- Why Records have Stood the Test of Time

17:43- Importance of the Record Player

26:57- Who is buying records?

31:34- The Taylor Swift Effect

35:09- Independant Artists

38:00- the Anthropology of physical media ha..

41:20- Upcoming Events

44:18- 4th Anniversary Celebration

45:07- List of Out of the Vault Exclusives!

48:50- Tyler's Fav's

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